Marshall Mosby
Marshall Mosby, 39, died in the Linn County Jail in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on September 17, 2021. His sister, Yeye Oke-Stackhouse, said he had recently had heart surgery and was still having chest pains, and that the family is still grieving because his death came so suddenly. Surveillance footage was reported to show him vomiting before other people held at the jail called for help. The State Medical Examiner attributed his death to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, while his sister said she believes it was preventable.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). The state medical examiner ruled his death natural from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, while his family says he had recently had heart surgery, was still having chest pains, and that his death was preventable.
Reported by: State Medical Examiner (medical examiner or coroner); his family.